ASUS

ASUS RT-AX86U

WiFi Standard:: WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
Band Configuration:: Dual-Band
Speed Class:: AX5700
WAN Port Speed:: 2.5GbE
Mesh Ecosystem:: AiMesh

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Manufacturer: ASUS Last updated: 2026-09-15

ASUS RT-AX86U (WiFi 6/Standalone Gaming Router/Dual-Band AX5700/2.5G Port) Review

ASUS RT-AX86U dual-band WiFi 6 gaming router AX5700 with 2.5G port, a long-running enthusiast favorite

One of ASUS's most enduring gaming routers, valued for its 2.5G port, strong single-band throughput, and long firmware support life.

Specifications

Identity

Brand	ASUS

Wireless

WiFi Standard	WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
Router Type	Gaming
Band Configuration	Dual-Band

Connectivity

Special Features	Mobile Game Mode, AiProtection Pro, WTFast GPN, AiMesh support

Form and topology

Device Type	Gaming Router

Wireless standard

WiFi Generation	WiFi 6
Supports 6GHz	No
Aggregate WiFi Speed	5700 Mbps
Speed Class	AX5700

Radio capability

Max Channel Width	160MHz
Spatial Streams Total	7
5GHz Streams	4

Wired networking

WAN Port Speed	2.5GbE
Max LAN Port Speed	2.5GbE
LAN Port Count	4 ports
Multi-Gig Port Count	1 ports
SFP+ Port	No
Link Aggregation	Yes
USB Ports	2 ports

Hardware

CPU Cores	4 cores
CPU Clock	1.8 GHz
RAM	1024 MB
Flash Storage	256 MB

Coverage and capacity

External Antennas	3 antennas

Security and software

WPA3 Support	Yes
VPN Server	Yes
VPN Client	Yes
Guest Network	Yes

Management

Mesh Ecosystem	AiMesh

Price (USD)	249.99
Model	RT-AX86U
LAN Ports	1x Gigabit WAN, 4x Gigabit LAN plus 1x 2.5G port (WAN/LAN configurable)
Multi-Gig LAN	Yes
MLO/WiFi 7	No
USB Port	Yes (2x USB 3.2 Gen1)
Antennas	3 external antennas
QoS/Traffic Shaping	Adaptive QoS / Game Boost
Source URL	https://www.asus.com/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-gaming-routers/rt-ax86u/techspec/

Expert Review

Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.

Best for

Gamers wanting a 2.5G WAN/LAN port
Enthusiasts wanting long-term firmware updates

Not for

Users needing tri-band or WiFi 6E/7
Multi-gig 5+ Gbps internet plans

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the ASUS RT-AX86U (WiFi 6/Standalone Gaming Router/Dual-Band AX5700/2.5G Port)?

The ASUS RT-AX86U (WiFi 6/Standalone Gaming Router/Dual-Band AX5700/2.5G Port) is a router from ASUS. Key specs: Price (USD) 249.99, WiFi Standard WiFi 6 (802.11ax), Router Type Gaming, Band Configuration Dual-Band (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Speed Class AX5700.

Will the ASUS RT-AX86U (WiFi 6/Standalone Gaming Router/Dual-Band AX5700/2.5G Port) work with my current setup?

The ASUS RT-AX86U (WiFi 6/Standalone Gaming Router/Dual-Band AX5700/2.5G Port) lists WiFi Standard is WiFi 6 (802.11ax). Check that against the hardware you already own before buying, since this is the field that most often decides whether a part fits.

Who is the ASUS RT-AX86U (WiFi 6/Standalone Gaming Router/Dual-Band AX5700/2.5G Port) best suited to?

It suits gamers wanting a 2.5g wan/lan port, enthusiasts wanting long-term firmware updates.

What are the drawbacks of the ASUS RT-AX86U (WiFi 6/Standalone Gaming Router/Dual-Band AX5700/2.5G Port)?

It is a poor fit for users needing tri-band or wifi 6e/7, multi-gig 5+ gbps internet plans.